used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN AFTERNOON RIDE.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFTERNOON RIDE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
Burleigh
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From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
apart from; not including
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
good-day
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From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
humming-bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
Montfield
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From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AN AFTERNOON RIDE.
express in words
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
carry out
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only the great butterflies and the bees were stirring, except for a humming-bird that now and then darted among the flowers.
at the time that
From this reading Patty and Flossy were together upon the piazza, lazily discussing matters relating to the theatrical entertainment, when a buggy stopped at the gate, from which descended the huge form of Burleigh Blood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The quiet which falls upon a country village after its noonday meal, brooded over Montfield.
you've
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From this reading "Now, Burleigh," Patty cried, as he approached, and before he had time to say more than good-day, "I know you've come to take Flossy to drive, but I want to go myself.
